Fran has such a beautiful voice, but you realise how good Joni is with her phrasing which is god like.
@loriburke7856
2 жыл бұрын
He sings this song beautifully and this is a beautiful song! Never knew this song but so glad I do now. Thank you Travis (and Joni Mitchell). ♥️
@RobinsDynasty
8 жыл бұрын
This guys falsetto is off the hook! The best live version of this tune I've heard.
@bigbro44
12 жыл бұрын
Wow.wow.wow...I was searching for a good cover version of this song and this was way better than I had hoped for. Perfection.
@matthewcortez1597
5 жыл бұрын
Go to Ben Platt to her the latest version,. I am a huge Platt fan but this version by Travis is the way the song was meant to be sung. Platt is very good but he's a belter, Love this.
@PoshLifeforME
6 жыл бұрын
'River' is the true story of a feeling and thus the perfect cover.
@bonytarnes8535
10 жыл бұрын
watched this on vh1 about 15 years ago and never forgot the song, or the story! best cover iv heard, fran is boss
@Gardenpetals
10 жыл бұрын
I love Joni and this song is something very special. Well done man. Your cover is the best I've ever heard. Fantastic job!! Thank you.
@valarielaforge2913
9 ай бұрын
Beautiful voice.. From a Canadian girl you Joni proud❤
@claudiataylor7406
4 жыл бұрын
Laughed for a long time. Who tries to take credit for a Joni Mitchell song. You did a beautiful cover. Thank you. I used to sing all her songs on open mic night at dirty nellies west Irish pub in palatine, Illinois, USA. Such fun memories.
@lavernepreston9755
11 жыл бұрын
its a great song ,and Travis definitely paints beautiful images with his voice.
@craigablitt7352
Жыл бұрын
I never knew this was a Joni Mitchell song either until I looked it up years after seeing them perform this. Amazing cover
@michellebrelin9202
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song
@brendahawkins3965
4 жыл бұрын
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this kzitem.info/news/bejne/w3mr0q2gp3OQl34
@michaelbeerbados3291
7 жыл бұрын
so many covers...but Jonl's original is by far the most emotional..and Joni's voice is spectacular...almost as good as her songwriting...top 10 ever..
@timdooley1414
4 жыл бұрын
Fran does an amazing job on this Joni tune !!
@jeffblythe569
10 жыл бұрын
Joni saved my life. Several times over. And let me say, THIS is an awesome cover. The boy's an angel...
@jiniece9651
6 жыл бұрын
Joni saved me, too.
@chriswalker0905
3 жыл бұрын
mine too
@andydavies1810
9 ай бұрын
Likewise!
@RoseWindross
10 жыл бұрын
This version always makes me cry x
@PSLKim
10 жыл бұрын
This video accompanied me for many many late, lonely working nights. The singing was good, actually great. But I just love how Fran told his story, warmed my heart somehow... don't know why, thanks anyway :)
@bonytarnes8535
10 жыл бұрын
same here, he has a really nice talking voice too
@ollie1464
Жыл бұрын
I think that's called having feelings!
@MartaZambruno
4 жыл бұрын
Fran's voice is amazing...
@Teigerzon
6 жыл бұрын
this has to be the best cover i have heard, it brings tears to my eyes!
@Caoilte26
7 жыл бұрын
This song and this version of the song means so much to me and my family, it brings tears of joy to me every single time I listen to it, love love love xxx
@jeremyprocter1226
4 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Procter Jeremy Procter Jeremy Procter from Morecambe is the piano player Jeremy Procter Jeremy Procter
@larrygentry
11 жыл бұрын
he's so handsome
@carolstrachan4197
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song, beautifully sung! Love it to bits.
@nottinghamclassicshirts987
7 жыл бұрын
Amazing voice
@atlantascout
9 жыл бұрын
He sounds fantastic. Gives me chills.
@mr7wi
9 жыл бұрын
late to the party. brilliant work. thank you for the song and thanks to whoever posted it. Song always makes me think of a girl -- she was as perfect as chaos and as beautiful as snow.
@deino117
8 жыл бұрын
+mr7wi you must be a poet, writing like that
@mr7wi
8 жыл бұрын
+deino117 Thanks - but no, I'm not by any stretch - although I wish I was.
@savery8517
8 жыл бұрын
+mr7wi gnck lll
@macielo
10 жыл бұрын
Legendary
@MsFunnybones67
9 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song Fran's voice is wonderful as always :)
@point2822
2 жыл бұрын
TRAVIS AND YOU JUST SAVED ME GREAT VOICE .28 lead singer earons NYC band
@anthonylowney1395
3 жыл бұрын
a fantastic performance.
@daveriley1808
11 жыл бұрын
I love this version.
@charpalfey4615
5 жыл бұрын
amazing.
@parkyourdogwithchrissie1596
5 жыл бұрын
Brought tears to my eyes. Beautifully done. Thanks.
@martinolsen7183
Жыл бұрын
I love looking into Joni Mitchell's album discography and finding out that she actually have a song on one of her early albums called Urge for Going.
@TonyParrack
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Just wow. I’m in tears
@daviemcf
6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic version!!
@quince2285
3 жыл бұрын
Fran's voice is amazing.
@reha1066
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a beautiful cover.
@macielo
12 жыл бұрын
goosebumps ...
@michaelflory5181
3 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled on this. Classic and enduring. Wow.
@nickroyle4308
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing. First time I have heard a guy cover this and he does very well with the high notes. Great introduction story too.
@brendahawkins3965
4 жыл бұрын
Hi would love to know what you think of my 17 year old grandsons cover of this kzitem.info/news/bejne/w3mr0q2gp3OQl34
@austinspace
3 жыл бұрын
Fran Healy of the Scottish band Travis. They just released a new album, "10 Songs". He's older, wiser and can still reach those beautiful high notes. Give it a listen!
@bethleinicke8108
3 жыл бұрын
Robert Downey, Jr sings the most emotional version of this song-besides the angelic Joni. He also accompanies himself on piano.
@michaelflory5181
3 жыл бұрын
@@austinspace thanks for this info. I was confused as to whether his name was Fran or Travis. He deserves wide recognition. This piece is a classic.
@jackjohnson9449
5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure Joni would appreciate your version.
@robertbickford3239
6 жыл бұрын
Very could rendition of this great song with root!!!!!1 Great job,if it a song make's me emotional .It did it's job.Peace to all,rebcargo
@mel3004
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@Isis777m
12 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing! Love this song either way, but this piano version really makes me wanna flow in the river!
@evolved326
5 жыл бұрын
North American accent ON, ON, ON... Lovely rendition. I actually loved this song before I knew it was a cover. Good shit!
@garystango7431
13 жыл бұрын
I Really love this!
@janeyang8136
11 жыл бұрын
best cover
@ollie1464
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely Fabulous!!
@norahfountain6813
9 жыл бұрын
lovely cover
@Erictheaviator
Жыл бұрын
Lovely story and beautiful rendition. Thankfully you kept writing and singing❤😊
@MrCyberbullying
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful.
@1decroy
10 жыл бұрын
I adore this track - this is a great cover, well done Fran.
@robertprentice851
8 жыл бұрын
Great cover, fae the a great Glesga band! Thank God it never snows in Scotland😜
@marinaplascencialomeli7300
3 жыл бұрын
Hermoso video y hermosa interpretación
@jeffstevens4262
8 жыл бұрын
I agree with all the wonderful comments already made here, for this amazing cover by Fran. It's a truly wonderful song, written by one of the all time great singer songwriters and I always love listening to it, but I have to express my bewilderment at the 13 dickheads who gave this the thumbs down. Absolutely incredible.
@Ohcomeon369
11 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Second performance I've heard of this song by artists other than Joni. A fine performance that evokes the same reverie as the original.
@MusicLover-qg4rn
4 жыл бұрын
Love this song! The melody and lyrics are so beautiful and everyone I’ve heard cover it does a great job. Joni Mitchell is an icon.❤️❤️
@katyflynnium
11 жыл бұрын
superb song, and a good cover of it. :)
@nixieNICLA
9 жыл бұрын
There's something about this clip I found to be very real and honest and warm, in the storytelling and the feeling behind the voice. And the song itself, I still think was written by a beautiful loving woman with so much to say about loss and love.
@mr7wi
9 жыл бұрын
+nixie NICLA makes me think of a girl, I knew.
@dena8258
5 ай бұрын
Nicely done!❤️💕😘
@ArjunLSen
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job. I had to hear how a bloke would handle those soaring upper notes but you did it. I love singing but I'm fifty nine and could not hit those upper notes today. Awestruck. Well done!
@bobbyhoeppner8848
4 жыл бұрын
Have you heard the Ben Platt version?
@MrDaleAsmith
12 жыл бұрын
Really good performance of one of the greatest songs ever written.. Love it. Frans vocal is excellent.
@PeterKalivas
Жыл бұрын
so good
@megb7491
11 жыл бұрын
Love it !
@lanewton7575
7 ай бұрын
Great job Travis? Not sure of your name because of the comment below mine, but Joni would be proud :)
@AmberCrowley
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome song very well done🙌❤️
@reneegaudier3355
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@TrevorDuffy
13 жыл бұрын
Excellent cover :-)
@roney76
12 жыл бұрын
Fran Healy of the band Travis, an amazing live singer.
@thinwolf4516
3 жыл бұрын
Once in a great while I hear a cover I like better than the original, this is one of those rare times. Joni Mitchell is a great composer and a great poet and a great performer, and this is one of my all time favorites of her songs, but Travis’s voice is so sweet and pure and true, and he believes what he is singing so completely that I think he exceeds the master here. I saved this video and I expect to listen to it often. Travis, if you see this, thank you.
@thinwolf4516
3 жыл бұрын
Unembellished, too.
@jengld
2 жыл бұрын
love hearing the accent coming through and gas story 😂🥰
@chrisgreen8539
11 жыл бұрын
In all my born day, I've never heard a guy sing this song.... Travis does it quite well, too...
@AugustSun_3
10 жыл бұрын
Robert Downey Jr does a beautiful moving version of this song too.
@k2thepeak
Жыл бұрын
James Taylor’s is pretty great (and famous).
@Garythedog3
Жыл бұрын
Bravo! Well done!
@trudyvigil5341
Жыл бұрын
Nice. Very nice!
@Fifigafifi
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo! Keep it!
@Fifigafifi
9 ай бұрын
Awesome, one of the best voices for a her cover"
@slpicnicbasket
8 жыл бұрын
As Arjun has said, wonderful to hear those fluttering high notes Joni was known for (at least in my mind). Really nice work
@takemeawayella
11 жыл бұрын
that accent
@vickyheinel382
12 жыл бұрын
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!! who is this guy??? put him on my favorites and 2 playlists-and NOBODY can do joni in my book...he's fabulous!!!! of course, this song ALWAYS makes me cry...love u, w.h...please don't give up on me.....the vixter
@quince2285
3 жыл бұрын
Fran Healy from the British band Travis.
@knightof1990
7 жыл бұрын
nice cover
@Juliemorgana
2 жыл бұрын
Great cover!
@markfullarton9
10 жыл бұрын
very nice :)
@soundzandwordzandimagez4323
Жыл бұрын
Wow...great male version in 2022. Now i must choose betwix this version and Robert Downey jr's version.
@lawrencearnold6731
3 жыл бұрын
Very good version. Now I want to hear jimmy somerville do it
@magdalenalivolsi6586
9 жыл бұрын
the very beginning is jingle bells.
@Nealius1
12 жыл бұрын
I love this song sung by travis. A fabulous rendition. This should be Christmas no 1. Let's make it that share if you like.
@users1992
12 жыл бұрын
:]]]] perfect
@Jamessir
12 жыл бұрын
Love my Frannie!
@alesanchez87
11 жыл бұрын
Fuck, it's so lovely... So beautifully performed.
@Trinerebold
3 жыл бұрын
Smukt🎶❤️
@MrStevie777
12 жыл бұрын
Well done Fran....why change what doesn't heen to be changed......
@snoopyen
11 жыл бұрын
Pronto será navidad Están cortando los árboles Están construyendo trineos Y cantando canciones De gozo y paz Desearía tener un río, Podría patinar lejos sobre el Ahora no neva aquí Permanece un hermoso verdor Yo haré una fuente de dinero Y saldré de este loco ambiente Desearía tener un río, Podría patinar lejos sobre el Desearía tener un río tan largo Enseñaría a mis pies a volaaaar....oh, Desearía tener un río, Podría patinar lejos sobre el... Hice llorar a mi chica..
@stanculescugabriel
12 жыл бұрын
This is like from another world! Amazing cover. And it's a funny image to see Fran singing without his guitar :)
@RASKORPUS
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice
@agnstawiarska
11 жыл бұрын
best !!!!
@NorthernFella
7 жыл бұрын
Good version
@gwendolynavalentina7889
11 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@dawnbutz5481
4 жыл бұрын
would someone please acknowledge the original author of "River"
@jesusgonzalezfisher4105
4 жыл бұрын
Joni Mitchell is the autor
@Choiceof3
4 жыл бұрын
He literally says it’s a Joni Mitchell song in the video.
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